Conclusion

The role out and increased uptake of ART has led to improvements in mortality of HIV-infected individuals. A great proportion of individuals are still at risk of vaccine preventable infections. Vaccines are an important tool in protecting individuals at risk of vaccine preventable infections. A suppressed viral load and a CD4+ count above 200 cells/µL improves immunogenicity to vaccines.

These guidelines are primarily aimed to help clinicians who look after people living with HIV infection. For some vaccines, there may not be enough local evidence to give guidance. It is hoped by producing this guideline the gaps in our local data will generate research to provide the necessary evidence. This guideline attempts to take into account our local epidemiological situation in formulating our guidance where possible.